Acts 16:2

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“The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.”

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BSBPD

“The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“who was well testified to by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 16:2 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
  2. Acts 13:51So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
  3. Acts 14:21They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,
  4. Acts 16:40After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
  5. 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
  6. 1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  7. 1 Timothy 5:25In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
  8. 2 Timothy 3:11my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.
  9. 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  10. Hebrews 11:2This is why the ancients were commended.

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